ASC Registered Nurse - PACU
About The Position
Urology Surgery Center Northwest is looking for a skilled PACU Registered Nurse to join our elite ambulatory surgical team. In this role, you will be the primary advocate for patients during the critical pre-operative and post-operative phases of their care. You will coordinate with surgeons and clinical staff to ensure a safe, high-quality recovery environment for patients undergoing specialized urological procedures. The ASC Registered Nurse – PACU is an essential member of the health care team who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating the care of patients in the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The RN consistently delivers high-quality patient care during the pre- and post-operative phase of the patient’s stay in the surgery center.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred).
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Washington.
- BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
- 2 years of pre-operative or post-anesthesia (PACU) experience is preferred.
- RN license and certification as required by state.
- BLS certification required, ACLS required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
- Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
- Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Plan and organize daily activities for Pre-op and PACU areas, maintaining a safe environment that follows post-anesthesia standards of care.
- Monitor and maintain patient stability across all systems (respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, etc.) and manage fluid/electrolyte balances.
- Implement strict interventions to protect patients from surgical site infections and other perioperative risks.
- Effectively relay patient status to the clinical team and families throughout the continuum of care.
- Provide knowledgeable instructions and discharge training to patients and their support systems to ensure a smooth recovery.
- Maintain precise and timely records of all nursing interventions and patient observations in the EMR.
- Plans and organizes the daily activities of the Pre-operative and PACU areas in accordance with instructions of the clinical director, physicians and the center’s administrative procedures.
- Responsible for the provision of a safe environment by following the post anesthesia standards of care.
- Communicates the patient’s current status to the appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care.
- Performs interventions to maintain the status of the patient’s genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above baseline levels.
- Performs interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection.
- Assesses and provides appropriate and knowledgeable instructions/training/education to patients and family members throughout the perioperative process.
- Reports and documents all pertinent observations and nursing interventions.
- Performs other position related duties as assigned.
- Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.
Benefits
- Predictable Schedule: Enjoy a daytime schedule with no overnight shifts or holiday rotations.
- Specialized Environment: Work within a focused, high-efficiency urology-specific surgery center.
- Professional Growth: Join the Solaris Health network, offering stability and standardized excellence in specialty care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
